1 person dead after industrial accident in Mitchell County

Accident happened while man was working on Turtle Creek Wind Farm in St. Ansgar.

Posted: Nov. 19, 2018 6:55 AM

Updated: Nov. 19, 2018 10:18 AM

MITCHELL COUNTY, Iowa - One person has died after an industrial accident Saturday.Mitchell County Sheriff Greg Beaver said the accident happened at 1 p.m. Saturday at a construction site.According to White Construction, Joseph Hill died in the accident while working on Turtle Creek Wind Farm in St. Ansgar.After conducting interviews, authorities determined it was an industrial accident and there is no ongoing investigation.White Construction said it is working with OSHA.We will have more information as it becomes available.